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Social movement networks virtual and real
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In this article, the impact of computer mediated communication (CMC) on political activism and social movements has been discussed and the potential consequences of CMC on three different types of political organizations are discussed: organizations mobilizing mainly participatory resources, organizations focusing on professional resources and transnational networks.Abstract:
This paper discusses the impact of 'computer mediated communication' (or CMC) on political activism and social movements. CMC may be expected to affect collective action by improving the effectiveness of communication and facilitating collective identity and solidarity. However, the heterogeneity of social movements undermines generic arguments and their relationship to CMC. Accordingly, the potential consequences of CMC on three different types of political organizations are discussed: organizations mobilizing mainly participatory resources, organizations focusing on professional resources, and transnational networks. The potential to build 'virtual [social movement] communities' seems highest among sympathizers of movement organizations who act professionally on behalf of causes with vast resonance among the public opinion and low radical potential. All in all, the most distinctive contribution of CMC to social movements still seems to be instrumental rather than symbolic. Existing bonds and solidaritie...read more
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The Logic of Connective Action: Digital Media and the Personalization of Contentious Politics
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Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis: An Approach to Researching Online Behavior
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Response to Sidney Tarrow’s review of The Logic of Connective Action: Digital Media and the Personalization of Contentious Politics
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From Mobilization to Revolution.
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From mobilization to revolution
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